You didn't mention if you have an idea of the date. Just to help you figure when it was taken, the Carew Tower was finished being built around 1931, if that helps. Joan Williams, Miami, FL. On Feb 7, 2008, at 9:54 AM, Cece wrote: > Hello, > > I have found an old picture of my G Grandmother or grandmother. I was > wondering if there has been discussion on how to date a picture, or > better > yet, is there a resource to determine names. I have the logo of the > photo > company. The pic I have is a proof, and you can read on the back, the > photographers remarks concerning the final copy for size and posture. > > It is: > Brownell Photographic Studio > 196 W Fifth St. > Cincinnati > > However, a little stamp pad marking is over the bottom of the logo > and it > reads: > > Headlight Portrait Company > 189 Vine Street > Carew Bldg. No. 60 > Cincinnati > > Any possibilities I could determine any info. about this pic with > the addys > above? > > Thank You so much, > > Cece in Georgia > > > > To contact the List Administrator, send an email to: [email protected] > > Did you miss a message? You can find it in the list's archives here: > > http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index/OHHAMILT/ > > Don't forget--there is also a message board for Hamilton County: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.hamilton/mb.ashx > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] > with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and > the body of the message

I checked the following Cincinnati City directories and did not find any Headlight Portrait Co: 1876, 1887-88, 1896, 1905, 1910, 1928/29, 1933, 1941, and 1951. Nor did I find Brownell Photographic Studio or a Brownell as a photographer in any of the years above, except for 1887-88 only which shows a C.A. Brownell photographer listed at 196 W. 5th St. Perhaps the Headlight portrait co was in business only a short time. I do not know what the photo looks like, but is it possible that the photo was taken in the 1880's and a portrait painting done of it in the 1930's? If you still need help, the Rootsweb Vintage Photos list is excellent for dating photos. Phyllis -----Original Message----- > I have found an old picture of my G Grandmother or grandmother. I was > wondering if there has been discussion on how to date a picture, No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.19.21/1265 - Release Date: 2/7/2008 11:17 AM

Thanks to all who have taken the time and had an interest to respond. This last letter from Phyllis sounds interesting in its idea. The proof did have directions, so it is entirely possible portrait was being made. Funny the family would have the proof, but no sign of a portrait or a final print of the proof ! The dates coincide with the dates my G Grandmother would have been a young woman. Once again, I thank you all. Phyllis, I will join the group you mentioned. Cece > If you still need help, the Rootsweb Vintage Photos list is excellent > for dating photos. > > Phyllis

Cece, I just had a chance to read your post and know that Mr. Arthur Brownell bought the J. B. Kelly Photographic Studio or Old Reliable Gallery from James B. Kelly in 1880. See this website. Http://www.rootsweb com/~kykenton/Kelly.htm. Also see http://www.rootsweb.com/~kykenton/kirkby htm. Hope this helps. Renee Werth Thanks to all who have taken the time and had an interest to respond. This last letter from Phyllis sounds interesting in its idea. The proof did Have directions, so it is entirely possible portrait was being made. Funny The family would have the proof, but no sign of a portrait or a final print Of the proof ! The dates coincide with the dates my G Grandmother would have been a young Woman. Once again, I thank you all. Phyllis, I will join the group you mentioned. Cece